1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Skoda L would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 635 kg more than 1989 Skoda L.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Skoda L | |
Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
Model | Corvette | L |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |